Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 182 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Show the link): Order: First (step 1), Then / Next (middle steps), Finally (the last step). However, … → the next sentence says something different or surprising. So, … → it is the result. because → gives the reason inside one sentence.

1. 1.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) because (d) Although
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) Next
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) Although (c) since (d) so
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) since (c) However (d) so
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) so (c) since (d) Next
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Next (d) because
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) since (d) Although
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) However (c) so (d) because
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) since
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
33. 33.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Finally (c) But (d) since
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally

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